The Better Business Bureau of Eastern Massachusetts announced Tuesday the launch of a new app that lets BBB-accredited plumbers and electricians in Suffolk and Middlesex counties connect with customers.

The free app, called BBBASAP, is available for iOS and Android and is also accessible through the Web. Users of the Web app can choose the type of service needed and add their location to find the accredited professional nearest to them, according to the BBB.

“BBBASAP makes choosing a professional easy by providing people with a trusted Accredited Businesses in close proximity and one that is immediately available for the job,” said Paula Fleming, spokesperson for BBB of Eastern Massachusetts, in a statement. “Our new service connects potential customers and Accredited Businesses together, quickly and easily.”

Businesses accredited with the BBB can download the app and it will alert them when a customer has made a request. About 20 accredited businesses and professionals have signed up so far and the BBB hopes to have consumers using the app soon, Fleming said in an email.

Future plans including expanding the app to include industries such as HVAC, tree removal, moving and pet control, she said.

The app is powered by an Idaho-based technology company called Locate Express.

The BBB of Eastern Massachusetts is one of five BBBs nationally to have launched the app, Fleming said.

The cost to develop the app was undisclosed.

Correction: The original version of this story stating that the app was available for consumers was inaccurate.A BBB spokeswoman said the app was only available for businesses to download.